Local Government Graduate Certificate

Local government is the most rapidly growing area of the public sector employment across the country, providing jobs in municipalities, counties, regional authorities, and councils of government.

The graduate certificate in Local Government allows students to become well-versed in the forces that shape the agendas of these offices and agencies and gain an understanding of government management and policy making.

In addition to the stand-alone graduate certificate, students may also choose to complete a concentration in Local Government as part of the Public Administration MPA . Students interested in the Local Government concentration must apply and enroll in the MPA program within the School of Public Affairs (SPA) and must adhere to all master degree program requirements.

For more information, please the School of Public Affairs website.

Requirements

Students must successfully complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
Students must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in this program.
This program must be completed within 7 years.

As part of the required 12 credit hours for the Local Government program, all students must take PUAD 5503, Public Budgeting and Finance, as well as one additional core course, and two additional electives (four courses total).

PUAD 5503 - Public Budgeting and Finance
PUAD 5625 - Local Government Management
PUAD 5626 - Local Government Politics and Policy
PUAD 5628 - Urban Social Problems
Two electives approved by advisor.

Total: 12 Hours

Pre-approved Electives (partial list)

Students may choose two additional pre-approved electives from the partial list below, or select an unlisted course that has been approved in-advance by their concentration Director.